Saturday, October 24, 2009

The markets of Chaing Mai



The big deal here used to be the Sunday Night Market. Now Chaing Mai has a Saturday  market, which is just as crazy. Of course that doesn't mean we won't go to the Sunday Market!  We shopped all day Saturday. Then we went to the "Silver Street" to walk the new market. I bought a huge straw handbag with leather trim for $15! I also bought leather woven bracelets with glass beads that will make great holiday gifts for young girls. Then it started raining!

There are hundreds of little shops like this one with such creative flaire! The Thai people are very innovative and love color.

Everyone here eats from street vendors. They cook full course meals right there on a small coal hibachi. So far we've been too chicken to try it. Getting touristas right here at the end of our trip is not an option!

This was my favorite purchase of the day. It's simple elegance charmed me. I bought five similar pieces at a great price. They are 925 silver = $125 I'll be sending them to the shop on Monday, so call Sue toll free 877-435-6444 to reserve one or all! Also check out our full collection at http://www.dforsythepearls.com/

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